USD Theatre

The Light in the Piazza

USD Opera presents The Light in the Piazza with a book by Craig Lucas and music and lyrics by Adam Guettel, on the main stage with orchestra.

As American Margaret Johnson and her daughter, Clara, take in the wonders of Florence, a fateful gust of wind whisks Clara's hat into the hands of local dreamer Fabrizio Naccarelli... and it's amore at first sight. But Clara isn't quite what she appears, and soon everyone must confront a secret that's been kept in the shadows for far too long.

Directed by Dr. Tracelyn Gesteland, and accompanied by the USD Opera Orchestra conducted by Dr. Chun-Ming Chen.

Performed on the Aalfs Auditorium stage in Slagle Hall, May 2, 7:30 p.m. and May 3, 3 p.m.

Please select a performance

Sat, May 2nd, 2026 at 7:30 pm

Sun, May 3rd, 2026 at 3:00 pm

General Seating Only

Ticket Pricing:

Adult: $15

Senior Citizen: (62+) $12

K-12 and Non USD student: $5

Free of charge to all fee paying students. Available only day-of, at door only. Students must present their student ID when picking up their tickets.

USD faculty/staff watch for email regarding day-of ticket availability.

Pre-sales are on-line only. Pre-sales are on-line only. Tickets available at the door one hour before curtain (cash or check only). Online tickets are not available for sale after midnight on May 1, 2026.